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MJ08 YRT

2008 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,006 mi
Last recorded109,006 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 YRT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 109,006 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 104,768 miles

2 front wheel rims are slightly buckled on the inside

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 104,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

2 front wheel rims are slightly buckled on the inside

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 96,611 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 88,922 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 81,958 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 79,218 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 79,218 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,825 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 55,825 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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MJ08 YRT is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ08 YRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ08 YRT registered?

MJ08 YRT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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